Belt game 3,474 · December 22, 1973
Detroit Red Wings take the belt
Detroit Red Wings beat Boston Bruins 4–2 at home to start reign 1,319 of the NHL belt, the 161st for the franchise.
Boston Bruins had held it since November 22, 1973, with 9 defenses over 30 days.
Detroit Red Wings held it for 5 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Buffalo Sabres on December 27, 1973.
1,319Reign number
161Team's reign
1Defenses
5Days held